Kitchen paper rack



Oct. 6, 1936.

C. R. GIBBS KITCHEN PAPER RACK Filed Sept. 17, 1934 INVENTOR. (/Mr/ar G/bfif ATTORNEYS Patented Oct. 6, 1936 NHTED STATES KITCHEN PAPER RACK Charles R. Gibbs, Parchment, Mich., assignor to Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company,

Parchment, Mich.

Application September 6 Claims.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide a paper roll rack well adapted for domestic use as in kitchens, and adapted to receive rolls of paper and support them so that they are readily accessible and the desired length of material can be quickly drawn out and sevcred from the roll.

Second, to provide a rack of this character which is very simple and economical in structure and attractive in appearance.

Third, to provide a rack which is compact and at the same time may be easily and quickly loaded with rolls of paper.

Objects pertaining to details and economies of construction of my invention will definitely appear from the description to follow. The invention is defined in the claims.

A structure which embodies the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my improved paper roll rack with rolls of paper conventionally illustrated.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged vertical section on line 2-2 of Fig. 1, two of the rolls being omitted.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical section on line 33 of Fig. 2.

The embodiment of my invention illustrated in the accompanying drawing comprises a pair of rear uprights I, I and a pair of front uprights 2, 2, these uprights being of angled cross section and disposed with the angles facing inwardly. The rear uprights are connected by the rear bottom piece 3 and by the top panel 4. The panel is preferably provided With a central key-hole slot 5 to receive a supporting hook or nail.

The front and rear uprights are connected by a plurality of coacting pairs of segmental cradle members or roll holders 6 having their ends disposed within the angles and secured to the uprights. These cradle members constitute end cross pieces connecting the corresponding front and rear uprights. The cradle members have upturned flanges l preferably terminating in inturned lip portions 8, the flanges and inturned portions constituting stiffening members for the cradle members and also stops limiting the end movement of a roll of paper I!) arranged therein.

The front uprights are connected by the front pieces H which are preferably longitudinally ribbed at l2. These front pieces in the embodiment illustrated are connected to the front ends of the cradle members, the upper edges of these cross pieces constituting cutters l3 operatively associated with the rolls of paper arranged in 1'7, 1934, Serial No. 744,291

the holders or cradles so that the desired length of pap-er may be drawn out and severed from the roll on these cutters. The rack is open between the holders to permit the introduction of the rolls of paper when presented longitudinally to the holders. The flanges prevent accidental displacement of the holders.

The rack being open permits the grasping of the end of the roll to rotate the roll and project the edge of the web so that it may be conveniently grasped. The weight of the roll of paper lying within the cradles is sufficient to provide the desired friction to prevent undesired unroll ing or unwinding of the web. At the same time the rolls are fully accessible so that the paper may be drawn from the rolls.

The uprights are preferably of angled section as illustrated, the front cross piece, bed and cradle members being flanged as desired so that the parts not only perform their several functions in the structure but desired rigidity is secured with comparatively light material. All of the parts may be formed as sheet metal stampings and they are preferably welded together.

I have not attempted to illustrate or describe modifications or adaptations which I contemplate as it is believed that this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt the same as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. A paper roll rack comprising front and rear uprights of angled cross section disposed with their angles facing inwardly, a rear bottom piece connecting the lower ends of the rear uprights, a top panel connecting the upper ends of the rear uprights and adapted as a suspending means, co-acting pairs of vertically spaced segmental roll cradle members secured at their ends within the angles of corresponding front and rear uprights and constituting end members connecting said uprights, said cradle members having upwardly and inwardly turned flanges at their outer edges limiting the end movement of the rolls within the cradle members, the ends of the rack being open between the uprights and cradle members to permit the longitudinal introduction of rolls of paper to the cradle members, and longitudinally ribbed front pieces secured to the front ends of the paired cradle members, the upper edges of said front pieces constituting cutters operatively associated with the rolls of paper disposed within the cradle members.

2. A paper roll rack comprising front and rear uprights, coacting pairs of vertically spaced segmental roll cradle members secured at their ends to corresponding front and rear uprights and constituting end members connecting said uprights, said cradle members having upwardly and inwardly turned flanges at their outer edges limiting the end movement of the rolls within the cradle members, the ends of the rack being open between the uprights and cradle members to permit the longitudinal introduction of rolls of paper to the cradle members, and front pieces secured to the front ends of the paired cradle members, the upper edges of said front pieces constituting cutters operatively associated with the rolls of paper disposed within the cradle members.

3. A paper roll rack comprising front and rear uprights of angled cross section disposed with their angles facing inwardly, a rear bottom piece connecting the lower ends of the rear uprights, a top panel connecting the upper ends of the rear uprights and adapted as a suspending means, coacting pairs of vertically spaced segmental roll cradle members secured at their ends within the angles of corresponding front and rear uprights and constituting end members connecting said uprights, the ends of the rack being open between the uprights and cradle members to permit the longitudinal introduction of rolls of paper to the cradle members, and front pieces secured to the front ends of the paired cradle members, the upper edges of said front pieces constituting cutters operatively associated with the rolls of paper disposed within the cradle members.

4. A paper roll rack comprising front and rear uprights, coacting pairs of vertically spaced segmental roll cradle members secured at their ends to corresponding front and rear uprights and front uprights, a plurality of coacting pairs of vertically spaced segmental roll cradle members mounted on said rear frame members and front uprights, said cradle members having upturned flanges at their outer edges limiting the end movement of the rolls within the cradle members, the ends of the rack being open above the cradle members to permit the longitudinal introduction of rolls to the cradle members, and longitudinally ribbed front pieces secured to the front ends of the paired cradle members, the upper edges of said front pieces constituting cutters operatively associated with the rolls of paper disposed within the cradle members.

6. A rack comprising a rear frame member, front uprights, a plurality of coacting pairs of vertically spaced segmental roll cradle members mounted on said rear frame members and front uprights, the ends of the rack being open above the cradle members to permit the longitudinal introduction of rolls to the cradle members, and front pieces secured to the front ends of the paired cradle members, the upper edges of said front pieces constituting cutters operatively associated with the rolls of paper disposed within 35 the cradle members.

CHARLES R. GIBBS. 

